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THE SOUTH
It is located between the 34.5 and
35 degrees south of latitude; it includes the departments of San
Rafael and General Alvear, and extends itself on the foothills
of the main ridge. It is an oasis irrigated by water from the
rivers Atuel and Diamante.
The region descends from the 800 metres above the sea level, in
the districts of Las Paredes and Cuadro Nacional (San Rafael),
until 450 metres in the district of Carmensa in General Alvear.
There are a total of 22 thousand hectares and approximately 200
wineries. San Rafael is the second department of the province in
importance, as far as wine is concerned, with acreage of more
than 16 thousand hectares. Along with General Alvear sums up 18
percent of the surface implanted with vineyards in Mendoza.
The characteristics of climate and soil are
conducive to the cultivation of all varieties: Malbec, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Merlot and recently also Sangiovese, Syrah and
Bonarda. The latter is recognized as the most important red
strain, with nearly 2,000 hectares. Among the white grapes
Chenin Blanc, Semillon and Torrontés stand out, they are also
used for sparkling base, in addition to the Chardonnay.
In this region, tourism has acquired a remarkable development.
The south of Mendoza is one of the most sought after
destinations for the adventure and contact with nature. One of
the options is the one that leverages the numerous water
reservoirs to practice rafting and kayaking. The place offers,
moreover, conditions for trekking, mountain biking and horseback
riding. The fishing for rainbow trout is another of the tourist
possibilities.
With the growth of Mendoza viticulture, the wine was the reason
for the different artistic activities, originating one of the
most representative one. A form of art that aims at valuing the
chores of the winegrowers, the transformation of the vine in
wine, the recognition of the popular work and the origin of the
tradition and celebration of people that for a full year care
for obtaining this noble product. Therefore, this result gives
rise to a festival that as the years go by has been consolidated
in the province, in the country and in the world.
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